Recipe Exchange

August 10, 2006

An anonymous reader requested a recipe for Jewish Apple Cake because her copy disappeared during a recent move. The recipe she was looking for produced a very moist cake, made with cinnamon and nutmeg, baked in a tube pan. Nan O'Brien of Middletown writes, ``This is a very moist Jewish Apple Cake baked in a tube pan so maybe it will be the one to meet Thursday's request. I got this recipe from a co-worker many years ago, and it has become a favorite for coffee time at South Church, Middletown.''

In a saute pan, heat 1/4 cup of clarified butter. Pan fry 6 crab cakes at a time, until golden on 1 side. Turn and transfer to preheated oven and bake for 2 minutes. Repeat the process with the remaining butter and crab cakes. Serve with remoulade sauce. Makes 6 servings.

REMOULADE SAUCE

*1 cup mayonnaise

*1 tablespoon capers, minced

*1 cornichon, minced

*1 or 2 anchovies, minced

*1 shallot, minced

*1 teaspoon minced chives

*2 teaspoon minced parsley leaves

* Salt, white pepper

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients until well blended. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Keep refrigerated until needed.

(Thanks also to the following readers who also submitted recipes for this column: Pat Lockey, Ashford; and Genevieve Lattimer.)

REQUESTS

Sheryl Theriault of South Windham writes, ``I would like to know if anyone has a recipe for Chicken Tikki Masala like they serve at Wing Express in Storrs. We get it every year at the Street Fest in Willimantic and I would like to make it at home. I would also like to know if anyone has a recipe for the original Coffee Coolatas like they serve at Duncin' Donuts.''

Send recipe requests and recipes, along with your name, address and phone number, to Recipe Exchange, The Hartford Courant, Features Department, 285 Broad St., Hartford, CT 06115, or by e-mail to recipeexchange@courant.com. Please include exact measurements and directions, serving sizes and origin of recipe. Recipes in this column have not been kitchen-tested by The Courant.